Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Occupational Health Clinic
Company: Banner Health
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: March 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Primary City/State:Gilbert, Arizona Department Name: Occ Med-BGMC
Work Shift: Day Job Category:Clinical Care Healthcare is full of
possibilities. Medical Assistants plays a pivotal role in excellent
patient care at Banner. If you're looking to leverage your
abilities - you belong at Banner Health. Banner's Occupational
Health Clinics are designed to help identify health risks, link
patients to appropriate resources, make positive lifestyle choices,
and establish baselines for regular health monitoring. As a LPN
supporting this clinic you will help with injury intake and
management, as well as new hire occupational health screenings
including Drug Screens, Breath Alcohol Testing, Pulmonary Function
Testing, Audiograms, Respiratory Mask Fitting, immunizations, blood
draws, etc). This is a full-time position, 40hrs wk., Monday -
Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Banner Occupational Health Clinics are
medical clinics specializing in worker's compensation injury care,
drug testing, alcohol testing, physical examinations, Department of
Transportation exams and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) mandated exams. Employers and employees alike
benefit from reduced absenteeism and turnover, increased
productivity, morale and job satisfaction and are less likely to
become sick or injured. POSITION SUMMARYThis position provides
nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered
nurse and/or licensed physician, and is accountable for the quality
of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his
or her direction. This position observes, contributes to the plan
of care, implements, reports and documents patient care in
accordance with department policies, standard of care and state
scope of practice. This position utilizes specialized knowledge,
judgment, and nursing skills necessary to contribute to the
assessment of data and to plan, provide and evaluate care
appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned
patients.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Observes, compiles and reports the
patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational,
developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews
available information obtained by health care team members.2.
Contributes to plan of care under direction of registered nurse,
including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and
patient, family and health team input. Considers the physical,
cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational
needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in
collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews
plan of care to reflect changing patient needs and provides input
for updates as needed.3. Implements care based on delegated
interventions identified in care plan and medical orders, within
scope of practice. Provides care based on physician orders and the
nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures,
standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. May delegate
and provide supervision in the provision of care to non-licensed
personnel, in accordance with state scope of practice. Promotes
continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to
other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is
provided.4. Reports condition of patient, including signs and
symptoms which may be indicative of change in the patient's
condition to the registered nurse and/or physician. Observes and
reports patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in
collaboration with other health care team members. Observes and
reports patient's response and the effectiveness of patient
teaching.5. Documents observation, implementation and data in the
patient record. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data,
nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes
physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.6. May plan,
organize, develop and coordinate the completion of documentation
and the input of patient assessment data as required by federal
regulation. Maintains, updates and revises required documentation
according to patient changes in condition, as regulated by federal
and/or state guidelines. Effectively communicates and coordinates
with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding appropriate
functional/care level and transition to another level. Performs
audits related to the reimbursement documentation and the quality
management process. Reviews audit results and presents summary
information for management utilization and review.7. May coordinate
the admission process including new resident evaluations. Provides
verbal and written communication to residents, families and
referrals sources regarding the process for admission to the
center. Facilitates problem solving with residents, families,
referral sources, insurance companies and clinical staff.8. This
position works under supervision, prioritizing data from multiple
sources to provide quality care and support to the patient and
family. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful
environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with
staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients,
families and physicians.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust possess a
current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of practice, temporary
LPN or LVN license in state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN
licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is
required. Additional certification or continuing education may be
required based on area of practice. Completion of a state approved
IV therapy program may be required in certain facilities and/or
departments in accordance with state scope of practice, regulatory
requirements or facility/ department policy.Banner Registry and
Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an
acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an
acute care setting within the past 12 months as a LPN or LVN in the
specialty area. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or
Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSExperience in designated clinical area is
preferred.Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a
drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy
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